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Emily Blunt as the young Queen Victoria

Dec. 13, 2009
Emily Blunt sweeps into a local bar looking pretty in pink - specifically a tight-fitting pink strapless Moschino gown. She's accompanied by a small entourage including her fiance, John Krasinski from "The Office." They're the only folks in the bar, which has...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa